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kai · 31st July 2007, 10:46 PM

Hello Lew,

I wasn't assuming you were referring to the seller's blurb. However, the working bolos tend to be much more basic than blades primarily intended as weapons. The edge of the former is also less hardened AFAIK.

Here are some related examples from Luzon:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1735
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1699

Despite the differences in blade shape, they are fast, lively blades. While my example has a blade shape which is closest to a utility bolo, there are no signs of wear from daily chores...

Regards,
Kai

31st July 2007, 10:46 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Lew, I wasn't assuming you were referring to the seller's blurb. However, the working bolos tend to be much more basic than blades primarily intended as weapons. The edge of the former is also less hardened AFAIK. Here are some related examples from Luzon: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1735 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1699 Despite the differences in blade shape, they are fast, lively blades. While my example has a blade shape which is closest to a utility bolo, there are no signs of wear from daily chores... Regards, Kai